The restaurant, which features wings with more than 20 sauces, will open on the northwest corner of 74th Street and Louise Avenue, near The Gas Stop under construction.

The growing residential area has shown it can support local restaurants, such as nearby Krav’n Bar & Grill and Tinner’s Bar and Grill, according to Raquel Blount of Lloyd Cos., who worked on the deal.

“People like to go places close to home, so it’s down in the neighborhood,” she said.

Quaker Steak & Lube started in Pennsylvania in 1976 and grew its chicken wing business by including a free wing with every meal.

The company estimates it serves more than 80 million wings annually along with burgers, ribs, steaks, salads, signature drinks and kids’ items.

The restaurant’s menu includes 80 items, and its eye-catching exterior is designed to resemble a gas station. The company describes its atmosphere as family casual and decorated with automotive paraphernalia.

At first, Quaker Steak & Lube thought Sioux Falls would be a one-location town, but the city’s growth might lead to more, according to vice president of franchise development Zeb Hastings.

The restaurant also has locations in Fargo and Rapid City. The Rapid City location was estimated to create 200 jobs.

“The Dakotas are very pro growth. We think it’s a great area to be in,” he said. “I could easily see down the road there being another restaurant there (in Sioux Falls). We’re really excited about coming there.”

The company plans to move forward with city approvals soon to get under construction.

“It’s going to be tight to get it in (open) this year, but certainly within a year,” Hastings said.

Argus Leader's Cory Myers ate recently at Quaker Steak in Rapid City and shares his thoughts on his blog Food Falls, Scarf Dakota.